8-K

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 8-K Report (Jan 30, 2004)

Filed January 30, 2004For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) filed a Form 6-K on January 29, 2004, to announce the appointment of three new Directors: Mr. D.W. Doyle, Mr. J.M. de Jong, and Mr. T.V. Neill, effective January 19, 2004. This filing is part of CRH's ongoing reporting obligations as a foreign issuer in the U.S. market. The key takeaway for investors is the addition of experienced individuals to the company's board. While Mr. Doyle and Mr. Neill have no public company directorships in the last five years, Mr. de Jong brings a significant track record, having served as a director for several prominent publicly quoted companies, including current roles at Banco Antonveneta SpA, Kredietbank Luxembourgeoise S.A., Heineken N.V., and Nutreco Holding N.V., with past experience at ABN Amro Holding N.V., Capitalia SpA, and Heineken Holding N.V. The filing explicitly states that no other disclosable information is required for these appointments under the relevant listing rules.

Key Highlights

  • 1CRH Public Limited Company announced the appointment of three new Directors: D.W. Doyle, J.M. de Jong, and T.V. Neill.
  • 2The appointments were effective as of January 19, 2004.
  • 3Mr. D.W. Doyle and Mr. T.V. Neill have not served as directors of any publicly quoted companies in the last five years.
  • 4Mr. J.M. de Jong has an extensive directorship history with multiple publicly quoted companies, both currently and in the past.
  • 5Current directorships for Mr. de Jong include Banco Antonveneta SpA, Kredietbank Luxembourgeoise S.A., Heineken N.V., and Nutreco Holding N.V.
  • 6The filing confirms no further disclosure details are required for the new directors under specified listing rules.
  • 7This filing is made on Form 6-K, indicating it's a report from a foreign issuer.

Frequently Asked Questions

CRH has appointed three new directors: Mr. D.W. Doyle, Mr. J.M. de Jong, and Mr. T.V. Neill.

Mr. J.M. de Jong brings substantial experience, having served as a director for several well-known public companies. His current directorships include Banco Antonveneta SpA, Kredietbank Luxembourgeoise S.A., Heineken N.V., and Nutreco Holding N.V., indicating a strong background in corporate governance and oversight.

No, the filing explicitly states that there are no details requiring disclosure for Mr. Doyle, Mr. de Jong, or Mr. Neill under paragraphs 6F.2.(b) to (g) of the listing rules, suggesting a clean record in terms of any disqualifying information.

This Form 6-K is a report of a foreign issuer filed with the SEC. CRH is using it to officially notify the Commission and the public about the appointment of new directors, in compliance with its reporting obligations.